PROUD PAPA — MICHAEL “THE MARLIN” HODEL TAKES ON MANHATTAN

By Steve Hodel | August 8, 2026 |

August 8, 2026 Birch Bay, Washington A little personal bragging is in order today. Just a few weeks after swimming the English Channel from England to France, my son Michael Hodel is back in the water—this time in New York, swimming the 20 Bridges open-water marathon around Manhattan Island. I’ve been following him on the…

Read More